Nico's Plant Based Kitchen

Nico’s Plant-Based Kitchen is a Mountain View, California, food and catering business led by chef Nicole Jacobi. Serving the Bay Area, it brings fresh, soulful plant-based meals to homes, offices, and celebrations, helping customers enjoy good food without the stress of planning and cooking. Its services include catering for casual lunches, corporate meals, brunches, and private dinners, with options tailored to customers’ budgets and special requests.

Nicole’s approach combines bold flavors, creativity, and a welcoming spirit. Raised in northern Germany, she developed a love of food through family meals and has spent more than 35 years working in kitchens, cafés, and restaurants. Her past projects include Gourmet Lunch Catering, the FoodShed Café at the Children’s Discovery Museum, Ludwig’s German Table, and Ludwig’s Biergarten. Today, she focuses on plant-based cooking, describing herself as a curious, part-time vegan who enjoys experimenting with food. Customer feedback highlights fresh ingredients, flavorful dishes, attentive service, and favorites such as salads and vegetarian spinach lasagna. Nico’s Plant-Based Kitchen aims to make shared meals memorable and satisfying.